ID help needed- 17th century

mrpotatoheadd

I swear, I've been through the Krause catalog three times and for the life of me, can't find this one. If I had more time, I'd keep looking, but I'm hoping I can get an id tonight- anyway, here it is. And TIA.

Bailathacl

What's the diameter on that puppy?

coinkat

I would go through Poland again followed by the German States

mrpotatoheadd

Diameter- 11mm

I was focusing on the German states (half the catalog, I know)- I'll take another look at Poland.

Thanks!

lathmach

Found this on the net.
German States-Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg, Christian in Ohlau (1639-1672), 3 Kreuzer, 1669, Christoph Brettschneider as Mintmaster
. CHRISTIANVS .-. D . G . DVX . SI .
Bare head, draped bust right, breaking inner circle, 3 in baroque frame below
. LIGNIC . BREGENS . E . WOLA . 16_69
Spread eagle, head left, crescent across breast, C | B across fields, all within beaded circle, crown breaking date above
Plain edge
21mm x 22mm, 1.53g, Silver
Mintage: Unknown
KM -- (Krause only lists thalers and gold trade coinage for Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg)

Since yours is smaller diameter, it may be a 1 Kreuzer.

Ray

mrpotatoheadd

<< <i>Found this on the net... >>

Sounds awfully close- thanks!

<< <i>KM -- (Krause only lists thalers and gold trade coinage for Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg) >>

I guess that's why I couldn't find it, then.

edited to add... some googling with the newly provided info brought up this link, with some pictures.